Q. How do I get a library card?

Alachua County Library District (ACLD) Standard Cards are free to any resident of the state of Florida.

To register, Florida residents 18 years of age and older must present photo identification and proof of residency in person at any Library District location. Any current, valid photo ID with Florida address is acceptable. If the valid photo ID does not have the current Florida address, residency can be verified with:

• Voter's Registration Card
• Rent or utility receipt
• Personal checkbook with imprinted name and address
• Property tax notice
• Name and address on mail with canceled postage, including forwarded mail
• Telephone listing in current telephone directory

Adult Alachua County residents who do not currently have an ACLD library card can register online for a free digital card. These library cards can be used to access digital books and audiobooks, databases, and other online resources. If county residence is successfully verified, applicants will receive a welcome email with new account information and instructions.

Minors (ages 4-17) must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian as the Responsible Party. For registration of a minor, the parent or legal guardian must have their current, valid photo ID and proof of address, plus a form of ID for the child. Acceptable forms of identification for a minor include:

• School report card
• School immunization record
• Health insurance card
• Social Security card
• Birth certificate
• Passport

ACLD library cards are free to any resident of the state of Florida. However, please note that digital materials available through Libby are only available to residents of Alachua, Putnam, or Levy counties. Digital materials available through Hoopla are only available to residents of Alachua County.

For more information, read about our library cards.

Updated 2.14.2024